> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-marien · updated 2026-11-01

# Marcel Marien (1920–1993)

Marcel Marien is a Belgian artist with 74 auction lots recorded since 2015, median price $917. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page.

A work by Marcel Marien sold in 2026 for $1,939, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Marcel Marien work worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Marien work is $917.

The median Marcel Marien photograph sells for $807 across 22 lots.

The median Marcel Marien print sells for $234 across 14 lots.

The median Marcel Marien work on paper sells for $1,338 across 13 lots.

Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 16 | $234† | $1,939 | 87.5% | 2026-03-13 |
| Works on Paper | 14 | $1,338† | $26,175† | 92.9% | 2024-05-31 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 1 | $2,854† | $2,854† | — | 2021-12-05 |
| Photography | 34 | $807† | $3,345† | 64.7% | 2025-05-30 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $8,993† | $26,175† | — | 2023-04-23 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

## Price by size

### Prints & Editions

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 9 | $169–$336† | $187† | $1,839 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 10 | $874–$2,950† | $1,047† | $6,226† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

### Photography

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 17 | $495–$1,750† | $919† | $3,345† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $26,175† |
| Works on Paper | 2022 | $8,612 |
| Photography | 2019 | $3,345† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2021 | $2,854† |
| Photography | 2019 | $2,042† |
| Prints & Editions | 2026 | $1,939 |
| Prints & Editions | 2020 | $1,839 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Marcel Marien worth?

Across 56 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Marcel Marien work is $917. The median Marcel Marien photograph sells for $807 across 22 lots. The median Marcel Marien print sells for $234 across 14 lots. The median Marcel Marien work on paper sells for $1,338 across 13 lots. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Marien photograph?

Based on 22 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien photograph is $807. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel Marien's most expensive photograph?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien photograph is $3,345. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $3,345 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a Marcel Marien print?

Based on 14 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien print is $234. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel Marien's most expensive print?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien print is $1,939.

### What is the average price of a Marcel Marien work on paper?

Based on 13 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Marcel Marien work on paper is $1,338. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel Marien's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Marcel Marien work on paper is $26,175. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,175 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a small Marcel Marien photograph?

Based on 17 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Marien photograph (small (under 50 cm)) is $919, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is the average price of a small Marcel Marien work on paper?

Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Marcel Marien work on paper (small (under 50 cm)) is $1,047, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Marcel Marien's auction record?

Marcel Marien's auction record is $26,175, set in 2022. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $26,175 (buyer's premium not included).

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Data last updated 2026-11-01. OpeningBid tracks 15,222,099 auction lots from 571 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Marcel Marien auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/marcel-marien (updated 2026-11-01).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.